Four years after launching her namesake radio show and podcast on SiriusXM, Megyn Kelly is ready to move further into the world of premium spoken word audio.
This week, Kelly announced she will launch her own podcast network, called MK Media, which will produce a slate of original programming focused on news, current events, pop culture and other topics.
The first three shows have been announced:
- “Next Up,” hosted by veteran journalist Mark Halperin, who has worked for ABC News, NBC News, Showtime Networks and Bloomberg during his career.
- “The Nerve” by Maureen Callahan, a former entertainment writer for the New York Post and Vanity Fair.
- “Spot On” by political influencer Link Lauren.
“I’m thrilled to launch MK Media and to use our platform to help sane, reasonable, good-humored people build their own followings in this new media space,” Kelly said in a statement. “I am a huge fan of Mark’s, Maureen’s and Link’s and I know our audience will be as excited as I am to hear more from them.”
“America is filled with quality sandboxes — I can say without fear of contradiction that the Megyn Kelly sandbox is as good as it gets these days,” Halperin said on Tuesday. “I’d point out that I’m thrilled to play Dr. Phil to Megyn’s Oprah, but that metaphor might be lost on some.”
“What an unexpected joy getting to know, and love, Megyn Kelly. But for her to give me my own show, on her new network, is beyond anything I could have anticipated,” Callahan said. “I can’t wait to get going over on The Nerve, digging into pop culture, celebrity scandals, and all the stories that captivate, aggravate and fascinate.”
“Megyn is a powerhouse whose work ethic and journalism inspire me,” Lauren said on Tuesday. “This venture is a win not only for me, but for my existing audience and those who’ve been dismissed by the mainstream media. My goal is to always deliver the news in a way that’s fact-based and entertaining — that’s what you’ll get from Spot On and I can’t wait to hit the ground running to make this show a success.”
Steve Krakauer will continue to serve as the executive producer of “The Megyn Kelly Show” on SiriusXM and other platforms, and will oversee the development of shows for MK Media. Krakauer previously worked as the producer for “Piers Morgan Tonight” on CNN, and has contributed to The Hill and Mediaite in the past.
